How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use はじめまして (hajimemashite) as a polite ready-made greeting with friends or new people. At work, people often say it at the start of the workday or shift.

Chunk or pattern

• Treat はじめまして as one useful chunk first.
• Do not worry about rebuilding it from grammar every time. The fastest win is to recognize it, say it, and hear the reply that usually comes after it.

Helper words and endings

• This one is best learned as a whole chunk. The small pieces matter less than being able to say it smoothly.

Practical note

Keep this line short. In everyday conversations, a short clear phrase usually works better than trying to explain too much.